Earlier this week, wewrote about SB 807, the bill CUB believes adds nothing to the transparent way that the Energy Trust of Oregon operates but does add unnecessary costs to the independent audits and reviews the ETO is already required... Read More »

SB 807 is a waste of ratepayer money. It requires that the Energy Trust of Oregon undergo an independent audit of its work and its results. What’s the problem with that? Absolutely nothing. So, what’s the problem with SB 807?

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Last month, the 2013 session of the Oregon legislature started with a bang and CUB was there to make sure that utility ratepayers are protected. Energy and utility issues always get a lot of attention in the Capitol. 2013 is... Read More »

2013 brings another session of the Oregon legislature. And it’s going to be busy. CUB has a vigorous agenda that we’ll be taking to the Capitol, all designed to protect residential ratepayers while advancing thoughtful energy and telecommunications policy.. Here are... Read More »

On June 29th, I attended a sustainability tour at the Rose Garden Arena with fellow CUB staffer Gordon Feighner. At first, we were confused by the invitation because the Trail Blazers and sustainability aren’t two things we normally put together. Well,... Read More »

Last fall, Gov. John Kitzhaber convened a series of design teams to begin the creation of a ten-year energy plan – a blueprint to drive energy policy development for the next decade. The teams, including energy efficiency, resource mix, transportation, carbon... Read More »